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Free Chicago Mariachi Festival Canceled

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Free Chicago Mariachi Festival. Mix some margaritas and head out to the annual Chicago Mariachi Festival. When: Sunday, June 30, 2019 4:00pm-9:00PM Where: Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph. Multiple stages throughout Millennium Park, including the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The Mariachi Heritage … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Mariachi Festival Canceled

Free SummerDance at Theater on the Lake

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Free SummerDance at Theater on the Lake When:  Wednesday, June 26, 2019 6PM-9PM  Stick around afterward to watch the Navy Pier fireworks at 9:30PM. Where:  Theater on the Lake 2401 N. Lakeshore Dr. The official start of Chicago SummerDance will celebrate the Year of Chicago Theatre with … [Read more...] about Free SummerDance at Theater on the Lake

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Free Northcenter Garden Walk

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Free Northcenter Garden Walk When:  Sunday, June 23, 2019 12PM-5PM Where:  Self-guided tour will begin at Alexander Graham Bell School at 3730 N. Oakley St. (at Grace St.), where maps can be picked up. A suggested donation of $5 will benefit the Common Pantry. Seniors are free.  Kids' Work … [Read more...] about Free Northcenter Garden Walk

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Make Music Chicago June 21

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Make Music Chicago June 21. Join the FREE citywide musical celebration. When:  Wednesday,  June 21, 2019 enjoy free participatory events all over the city. Make Music Chicago links Chicago with a massive global music-making festival that takes place on the Summer Solstice every year and allows … [Read more...] about Make Music Chicago June 21

Millennium Park Free Family Fun Festival

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Millennium Park Family Fun Festival offers arts and crafts, music, educational activities and more for kids of all ages. Where:  Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph, (Big White Tent in northwest corner) When: Weekdays, June 24 - August 9, 2019 10am-2pm If you enjoyed this post keep up with the … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Free Family Fun Festival

Discount (and some free) tickets Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit

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Discount (and some free) tickets Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit.  This exhibit is excellent.  Read more below. Where: Museum of Broadcast Communications, 360 N State St, (312) 245-8200 When:  Currently discount tickets available to June 30, 2019. (Exhibit runs through August 25) Rock & … [Read more...] about Discount (and some free) tickets Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit

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Pilsen Taco Fest June 15-16

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Pilsen Taco Fest.  I've never been to this fest so I don't know what goes on.  This is a real taco festival not the fake one covered on the news last year. When:  Sat-Sun, June 15-16, 2019, 12pm-10pm Where:  Pilsen, 1000 West Cermak - from Morgan to Racine. Free Admission. This festival … [Read more...] about Pilsen Taco Fest June 15-16

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Free movies Grant Park Chicago

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Free movies Grant Park Chicago.  Grant Park will host four movies as part of the Summer Film Series at a new location. Where: Grant Park, Movie showing by Logan Monument, at Michigan Ave. and 9th St.. When:  Start time is approximate, all movies begin at dusk. Monday, June 17, 2019 - … [Read more...] about Free movies Grant Park Chicago

Ribfest Chicago June 14-16

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Ribfest Chicago returns up in the North Center neighborhood with ribs, beer, music and more. When:  June 14-16, 2019 Friday, 5-10 PM, Sat-Sun Noon-10 PM. Kids activities, Saturday, Noon-8 PM; Sunday, Noon-7 PM. Noon-7 PM. Where:  Lincoln / Irving Park (4000N) / Damen (2000W) Admission:  $10 … [Read more...] about Ribfest Chicago June 14-16

Wilton Tent Sale 2019

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Wilton Tent Sale 2019. The Wilton Tent Sale now known as the Wilton Outlet Sale is back!  And it's not in a tent. When:  June 1-June 30, 2019 11AM-7PM Where:  460 S. Route 59 on the corner of Route 59 and Aurora Avenue in Naperville, Illinois. Wow so the sale is back and now it's a month … [Read more...] about Wilton Tent Sale 2019

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Free admission Jazzin at the Shedd

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Free admission Jazzin at the Shedd.  Enjoy Jazz, cocktails, amazing lake views, fireworks and admission to the aquarium. Where: John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, 312-939-2438 When:  June 12, 2019, 5 to 10 p.m. - Free for all Illinois residents with valid ID. Dates are filling up … [Read more...] about Free admission Jazzin at the Shedd

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CPL Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month

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CPL Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month.  CPL is hosting a variety of free programs and events that highlight the culture, heritage, contributions and achievements of folks in the LGBTQ community. When:  Select dates See all events city-wide here. Harold Washington Library Center events Film … [Read more...] about CPL Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month

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